News & Events

The complete program of Starlight Party Alqueva - in Mourão Castle - entitled: "Heaven and Earth as a Humankind Heritage", is now available. We have many new features and an astrophotography workshop with Miguel Claro, the oficial astrophotographer of Dark Sky® Alqueva - A Star Destination! We are waiting for you to join the stars! Detailed program is now available here!

JOHN WILLIAMSON in the DARK SKY® ALQUEVA For Two Talks About The Use of Video Games For STEM Education

7TH JULY | MONSARAZ | SÃO TIAGO CHURCH
FROM 9.00 AM TO 10.30 AM AND FROM 11.00 AM TO 12.30 AM

DARK SKY® PARTY ALQUEVA 2016 – 29TH AND 30TH JULY IN MONSARAZ. FREE ENTRANCE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES | PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

The complete program of the next Dark Sky® Party Alqueva is now available and can be seen below. We will have many new features to present you, near Xerez Cromlech in Monsaraz. We are waiting for you to join the stars!

Stroll along the river Ardila is guaranteed to enjoy moments of fun and discovery. Is in the Ardila where we developed the famous night canoeing trips, where we have the privilege to enjoy the fantastic sky of the Alentejo. Our trips are part of the activities of Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve, the first destination certified by Starlight Tourism Destination.
A supermoon happens when there's a Full Moon or New Moon at the same time as the Moon's closest approach to the Earth; perigee. It's also known as Super Full Moon, Supoer New Moon and Perigee Moon.
It will happen on the 29th of August. Are you gonna miss this event?

We would like to Invite you all for the launch of the new book called: "Dark Sky Alqueva - A Star Destination" by Miguel Claro, that will be presented in the Starlight Party Alqueva, next 15th August 21h30, Mourão Castle, in the Alqueva Dark Sky Reserve.
Pré-Venda | Pre-Order: http://www.centroatl.pt/titulos/artes/darksky/index.html

Starlight Party Alqueva – 14th and 15th August in Mourão. Free Entrance for all activities | Prior registration is required

The complete program of Starlight Party Alqueva - in Mourão Castle - entitled: "Heaven and Earth as a Humankind Heritage", is now available. We have many new features for you and the launch of a new book "Dark Sky Alqueva - A Star Destination"! We are waiting for you to join the stars! Detailed program is now available here!

Dark Sky Alqueva Presentation Time Lapse Published on TV Program “Última Fronteira” RTP1

Dark Sky Alqueva Presentation Time Lapse produced by Miguel Claro, Published on the TV Program "Última Fronteira" RTP1, by Miguel Gonçalves.

Dark Sky® Party Alqueva 2015 – 17th and 18th July in Monsaraz. Free Entrance for all activities | Prior registration is required

The complete program of the next Dark Sky Party entitled the "Stars" of Alqueva is now available. We will have many new features, and a new place to debut, in a partnership with the OLA (Observatory Lake Alqueva). We are waiting for you to join the stars! The detailed program will be soon available in english on this page.